Studio 58 Studio 58 Grads
The Studio 58 network extends far and wide, spans over six decades and includes hundreds of students who have trained here. We are proud of the talented, disciplined and experienced alumni that make up the community of professionals we see in the performing arts today.
Many now work in organizations such as The Arts Club, Stratford and Shaw Festivals, Soulpepper, The Belfry, The Citadel and The Royal Shakespeare Company. They appear in countless films and commercials globally. They create independent film and theatre companies; write plays, screenplays and television shows; program lights and sound; design sets; and stage manage at theatres across Canada.
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Acting Graduates
Evan Andersen Sterns
Evan Andersen Sterns is an emerging artist originally from the Treaty 7 prairies of Calgary, Alberta, and is currently living and training on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations “Vancouver”. He is thrilled to graduate alongside a new community of artists from Studio 58. His credits include: William Shakespeare (Something Rotten!), Yoko/Maid/Maidservant/The Role of Stage Manager (A Journal of the Plague Year), Paris (Romeo and Juliet), The Doctor (The Time Machine), Ensemble (We Are Boy Band) and J.D. (Heathers: The Musical). He made his on-screen debut as a guest star in the second season of School Spirits (Paramount). Evan owes much of his artistic foundation to Theatre Calgary, where he performed four seasons in A Christmas Carol (2016–2019), as well to Storybook Theatre, which gave him his first opportunity and sparked his passion for the stage. He is grateful for the mentors who believed in him early and his family who have supported him every step of the way.
Aidan Currie
Aidan Currie (he/him) is thrilled to be given the opportunity to tell stories and perform on the unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Having appeared in several of Studio 58’s most recent productions, his most notable were as Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet and as Kurt Kelly in Heathers: The Musical. Aidan was a part of the show People, Places & Things with The Search Party as T and is excited to take the next step in his theatre journey. Aidan would like to thank his six siblings for their unconditional support, his father for showing him the joy of being a storyteller and his mother for always being his number one fan.
Izel De Lara
Izel De Lara (she/her) is a Latina emerging artist from Mexico City, now living on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Guided by her grandmother’s love for the arts, Izel found her artistry in dance, a discipline that anchors her acting, singing and physical storytelling. She later expanded her craft at CasAzul Escuela de Artes Escénicas y Audiovisuales, where dance, film and performance came together in her training. Her theatre credits include Dolce and Vancity in East Van Panto: West Van Story, along with Studio 58 productions such as The Artist (The Time Machine), Ensemble (We Are Boy Band) and Stoner Chick (Heathers: The Musical). Izel is deeply grateful for everything the artistic community has given her since moving to this country, especially Maria Morena.
Chhavi Disawar
Chhavi Disawar is a Vancouver-based actor training at Studio 58 with additional training at Langara Film Arts, Railtown Studios and Bob Luke Studios. She is drawn to psychologically intricate non-linear characters and brings bold physical and emotional precision to both screen and stage.
Her work includes over ten internationally screened short films with selections at CAAMFest (San Francisco), Paris Play Festival, Chicago South Asian Film Festival and Edmonton International Film Festival. She received a Best Performance nomination at the Durgapur Film Festival (India) for Maya, a short film she also co-wrote. Her screen credits include the Red Bucket List–recognized Canadian comedy series A Little Racist (2021) and Andrea Werhun’s feature Modern Whore (TIFF and VIFF, 2024).
A two-time Canada Council for the Arts award recipient and BC Arts Council scholarship recipient, Chhavi centers immigrant women in her work—placing culturally complex voices at the heart of contemporary storytelling.
Juno
Juno is a Hong Kong born and raised actor and dancer based in Vancouver, BC, on the unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. His love for performing started when little Juno would hog the mic for karaoke at family gatherings. At age 12, they started dancing, experimenting with different styles like hip-hop, jazz funk, urban dance and waacking; she hasn’t stopped moving since. Their love for acting came later. When she was 18, with a passion for film, he took acting classes at college, which led them to fall in love with the craft of acting and eventually auditioning and training at Studio 58. Their Studio 58 credits include: Manager/Mayo/Woman Dressed Like a Man (A Journal of the Plague Year), Mercutio (Romeo and Juliet), Ensemble (We Are Boy Band) and Geek/Ensemble (Heathers: The Musical). Juno would like to thank anyone who didn’t snatch the mic out of her hands at karaoke.
Saidi Mader
Saidi Mader (she/her) is an emerging artist at Studio 58. She grew up in Victoria, BC, the unceded territories of the Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) and Songhees nations. Saidi has been performing since she was very young. She first found a love for theatre through music and singing, and musicals continue to inspire her. Select Studio 58 credits include Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Veronica in Heathers: The Musical, Weena/Caterer in The Time Machine and Ensemble in We Are Boy Band. Saidi believes in the importance of community connection through live theatre and the enduring power of storytelling. Saidi is grateful to have had the privilege of studying art and theatre. As she looks to her future, Saidi is excited to be a part of devising, creating, producing and performing in shows, festivals and as part of the vibrant community of passionate people.
Dylan McNulty
In the midst of his struggles, Dylan McNulty is eager to see the light at the end of the tunnel. He has already pulled together several outfits that pair nicely with a Studio 58 cap. Though it is bittersweet to say goodbye to the faculty, he knows their presence will live on in every performance he gives in the future.
During his time at Studio 58, Dylan learned how to walk again, how to breathe again and how to approach the work with great honesty and care. He leaves this program not only as a stronger performer, but a more grounded and thoughtful person.
He has forever changed his view of this school, which he has romanticized since childhood. He’s now seen how the sausage gets made and must decide if he wants to keep making sausages. Thankfully, at least now he knows how.
Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way.
Michelle Molina
Michelle Molina (she/her) is an emerging artist from Hermosillo, Mexico. Since moving to Canada, she's been incredibly grateful to live, work and play on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Her love for singing, dancing and acting began early and led her to pursue theatre throughout high school, where she fell in love with all aspects on and off the stage. Her passion only grew larger, leading her to Studio 58, for whose community and opportunities she’s deeply grateful for. Recent credits: Apprentice Choreographer (East Van Panto: West Van Story, Theatre Replacement), Caterer/Eloi (The Time Machine, Studio 58), Ensemble (We Are Boy Band, Studio 58), New Wave Girl (Heathers: The Musical, Studio 58) and writer/performer (One of a Kind, Vancouver International Children’s Festival). She’s thankful to her dad, family and friends who’ve endured all the living room performances. And to her mom for her loving and endless support.
Gus Setala-Gay
Gus Setala-Gay (they/them) is an actor and singer born and raised in Vancouver, BC. They fell in love with acting at the ripe age of 8 years old and have continued along that path to Studio 58. Their roles at Studio 58 include: Man in High Boots 1/Disinfector 1/Watermelon Man 2 (A Journal of the Plague Year), Capulet (Romeo and Juliet), Morlock C/Caterer (The Time Machine), Ensemble (We Are Boy Band) and Ram Sweeney (Heathers: The Musical). Gus is honoured to create and perform on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. They are eternally grateful to all of the people they met at Studio 58 who motivate and inspire their work, their family who always supported their dreams and their two cats Binker and Clementine, for being adorable.
